Remote Patient Educator for Parkinson’s Care

PR Girl Manifesto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP). You will deliver disease state education, discuss treatment options including NUPLAZID®, and help patients access coverage and resources through ACADIA Connect.

The role requires 3–5 years in pharma education/navigation/advocacy, a healthcare bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 75% across the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or related healthcare field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of pharma experience with patient education, navigation, advocacy, or pharmacovigilance/patient support services.
• Knowledge of neurology, psychiatry or movement disorders preferred; PDP experience strongly desired.
• Proven ability to build empathetic, supportive relationships with patients and caregivers.
• Travel availability; driving, overnight stays, and air travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prescription disease state education to patients and caregivers via meetings and advocacy groups.
• Provide information on product efficacy, safety, and access through ACADIA Connect.
• Distribute approved educational materials to raise awareness of PDP and NUPLAZID®.
• Collaborate with PAMs to address coverage, reimbursement, and affordability questions.
• Partner with neurology and long-term care sales to engage community providers; respond to inquiries.

Skills

Patient education

Advocacy

Relationship building

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (nursing, social work, psychology or related healthcare)

Tools

ACADIA Connect

Job description

Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Patient Educator to empower patients and caregivers navigating Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis (PDP). You will deliver disease state education, discuss treatment options including NUPLAZID®, and help patients access coverage and resources through ACADIA Connect.

The role requires 3–5 years in pharma education/navigation/advocacy, a healthcare bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and willingness to travel up to 75% across the territory.